Thomastik-Infeld DP100 Dominant Pro Violin String Set
DP01
The plainDOMINANT PRO E-string NO.DP01 with a core of carbon steel is tin-plated. A protective layer of nickel isplaced between the outer coating of tin and the steel core in order to increasethe corrosion resistance compared with conventional tin-plated strings.However, the corrosion resistance is lower than that of plain stainless steelstrings (NO.129) as well as the stainless steel strings with gold and platinumplating (e.g.: NO.DP01AU, NO.DP01PT).
The stringhas a very good response, barely whistles, and is well-balanced in itsbrilliance and warmth. It’supports the equilibrium with the A-string andpromotes its capacity to carry sound. For musicians who prefer a highresistance to bow pressure, strings have to be extremely resilient. To ensurethis, manufacturers often set store by a high string tension, among otherthings. As a general rule: the greater the diameter of a plain, unwound steelstring, the higher the string tension. However, from a diameter of 0.273 mmonward, the string tension is usually so high that the strings can putexcessive strain on the instrument, resulting in a loss of sound color.
Thanks to aspecially developed wire treatment, however, we have succeeded in creatingE-strings like the DOMINANT PRO NO.DP01, which offers a high level ofresistance to bow pressure already at 0.265 mm with no loss of color or strainon the instrument. This wire treatment makes the sound soft enough that it doesnot have a screeching effect, and brilliant enough that it offers sufficientradiance, projection and resistance to bow pressure. As a result, the stringsounds broad and brilliant even without applying much pressure.
DP02
The DOMINANTPRO A-string NO.DP02 with aluminum winding was designed to have moretonal core and energy in the keynote. Its metallic component is slightly lower,but It’still projects sound beautifully and also responds very well inpianopianissimo ppp with a consistently high capacity for modulation.
The stringis very colorful, possesses a good balance between brilliance and warmth, anexcellent response as well as good resistance to bow pressure. When combinedwith the E-string NO.DP01, It’sounds even broader and more richly colored.
DP03A
The D-stringis the violin’s leading string. Accordingly, it has a very strong influence onthe remaining strings in all aspects of play. The tonal lifespan of the entireviolin string set is chiefly dependent upon this string. With the help of anovel silver alloy, we were able to combine the advantages of a silver stringwith those of an aluminum string in the DOMINANT PRO NO.DP03A , whilealso eliminating their drawbacks.
What thismeans is that the DOMINANT PRO D-string offers a very refined bow noise,brilliance and pronounced sound color with a good deal of modulation capacity.This combination guarantees an ideal ability to sustain sound and projection inhalls. Unlike conventional silver D-strings, it has a more direct bow responseand does a better job of suppressing wolf tones in combination with the newG-string. The diameter is somewhat smaller than that of a synthetic A-string.This makes the string pleasant to play and means that it feels at once bothsupple and resilient beneath the left and right hand.
DP04
The DOMINANTPRO G-string NO.DP04 has a very low metallic component, less bownoise, and a more direct response. It is a good fit for the majority of new andold instruments and is ideally suited for soloists, chamber musicians, and usein orchestras. Due to the slightly increased string tension (compare this withDOMINANT NO.133 at 4.5 kg), it also offers increased resistance to bow pressurewithout putting too much strain on the instrument. The new string feels softbeneath the fingers, but stands out with its high resistance to bow pressurewith an extreme capacity to sustain sound and outstanding radiance.
